ERF Workshop #52 Showcases 6G Empowering Future Robotics
On March 25, 2025, the European Robotics Forum Workshop #52 took place, bringing together leading experts to explore the pivotal role of 6G technology in shaping the future of robotics. Jointly organized by one6G Working Groups and euRobotics Topic Groups, the workshop fostered collaboration among researchers, industry professionals, and end-users.
The discussions highlighted how 6G will drive innovation across various robotic applications, including healthcare, manufacturing, and disaster response. Participants examined key robotic requirements, emerging use cases, and standardization challenges, making the event a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and networking between the robotics and communications sectors.
A significant highlight of the workshop was the release of the latest one6G White Paper, 6G Empowering Future Robotics: Mapping Requirements and Advancements for the IMT-2030 Framework, presented by Professor Kaspar Althoefer from Queen Mary University of London. This White Paper has been endorsed by euRobotics aisbl and IEEE P1955.
Learn more about the White Paper here (PDF)
Acknowledgments and endorsements
euRobotics has endorsed this White Paper, acknowledging its contribution to advancing robotics and fostering collaboration in the 6G and next-generation wireless communication landscape. Additionally, this White Paper has received the endorsement of the leadership members and participants of the IEEE SA 6G Empowering Robotics Working Group (IEEE P1955). Note: This endorsement solely represents the views of the IEEE P1955 Working Group, and does not necessarily represent a position of either IEEE or the IEEE Standards Association.
About the European Robotics Forum (ERF) 2025
Organized by euRobotics, ERF 2025 took place on March 25–27, 2025, at the Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Liederhalle in Stuttgart, Germany. The event attracted over 1,300 participants from European research, industry, and politics, with more than 60 sponsors supporting the extensive program. Under the theme “Boosting the Synergies between Robotics and AI for a Stronger Europe,” ERF 2025 showcased the latest advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence, fostering collaboration between research and industry to shape future technological developments. The event’s rich program included over 50 workshops covering topics such as application trends in industrial and service robotics, generative AI in robot programming and control, and humanoid robots. An exhibition of robot and AI-based applications, networking events, and site visits to the regional robotics ecosystem complemented the program.